Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Norman liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a hunchback. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in a small forest village. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 150 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her brown hair is cut short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this western man dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His crest is black and very short. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Arannis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries a battered spear and tarnished kukri as well. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Wrenn was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Vorka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Vorka liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Amber (110 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her cinnamon fur is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and violet tie. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. After a long history of fighting, Left-Handed and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.